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Add 24/28 and 20/16

1^st number: 24/28, 2^nd number: 1 4/16

24/28 + 20/16 is 59/28.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 16 is 112
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 4 = 112,
   24/28 = 24 × 4/28 × 4 = 96/112
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
   20/16 = 20 × 7/16 × 7 = 140/112
4. Add the two like fractions:
   96/112 + 140/112 = 96 + 140/112 = 236/112
5. 236/112 simplified gives 59/28
6. So, 24/28 + 20/16 = 59/28
   In mixed form: 23/28

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